Oil line/ header..how close is too close?

Krustybus

Split bus with full flowed 1904. Remote filter mounted near left bumper bracket. The oil lines are within an inch or two from the header. Am I asking for trouble? Would braided line make any difference? Even if the lines will hold up, any opinions on heat transfer? Thanks

kakarottt · Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 2:37 pm Post subject:

maybe some exhaust wrap could help?

Krustybus · Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 2:55 pm Post subject:

I had that same thought. Will probably try it just to be safe. I was hoping someone had some personal success/ horror stories I could learn from.

Glenn · Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 3:04 pm Post subject:

I've got no problem with bradied line.

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truckersmike · Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 4:44 pm Post subject:

I use hydraulic lines going inbetween the upper and lower header pipes. They don't touch but have never had any heat damage. These lines are heat resistant and handle like 10k psi. They are tough and much cheaper then most high quality lines. About $20-25 a line.
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Krustybus · Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 7:19 pm Post subject:

Is that something you can buy by the foot? What kind of fittings does that need?
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67sleeper · Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:36 pm Post subject:

get some of that "Firebraid" from aircooled.net .. its sold be the foot and helps out some temp wise..every bit helps. And also this insulating sheath helps from scraping up the header coating etc. by the braided lines.
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bugnut68 · Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:55 pm Post subject:

I second Glenn's assertion...I've got a Berg full flow kit on my 1776 with stainless braided lines and they come close to the header/Jtube junction but no burns or holes or scratches after nearly 2K miles...oil temps aren't hurting either.

Krustybus · Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 2:17 pm Post subject:

Gonna try the braided hose. It seems to be the simplest solution and easiest to get.

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quattlebum · Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 2:51 pm Post subject:

I have the OBERG cleaner with the steel braided lines... no issues at all...

truckersmike · Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 3:04 pm Post subject:


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